Investigations

From the Inspector General's Desk: 2012 In Review

Posted by: Inspector General Patrick P. O'Carroll, Jr.
DATE:
Friday, January 4, 2013
All of our everyday efforts, including the responses to unforeseen events, illustrate the extraordinary work of OIG employees.

OIG Employees Recognized for Cost-Saving Efforts

Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, December 13, 2012
OIG employees recently received three CIGIE Awards for Excellence. These awards were given for identifying and achieving savings for Social Security programs—and ultimately, for taxpayers.

CDI: Preventing Social Security Disability Fraud

Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Disability Application
The Cooperative Disability Investigations program operates with a clear goal in mind. Learn more about this successful anti-fraud initiative.

Reporting Fraud: Details Make the Difference

Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Friday, September 14, 2012
Filing Allegation
When it comes to fraud reporting, details are critically important. The more details you can give us, the better the outcome.

Some Additional Thoughts on How (and Why) We Do What We Do

Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Friday, August 31, 2012
SSA OIG
We continue to work hard to protect the Social Security Administration’s programs and its employees.

Social Security's OIG Responds to Concerns over Ammunition Procurement

Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, August 16, 2012
SSA OIG
We address recent media reports regarding the organization’s purchase of ammunition for our special agents’ duty weapons.

OIG's Special Agents: Enforcing Federal Laws

Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Monday, August 13, 2012
OIG Badge
Just like FBI or NCIS agents, our investigators have full law enforcement authority, including executing search warrants and making arrests. 

Violence Near Massachusetts Social Security Office

Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Caution Tape
Massachusetts incident highlights OIG concern for federal employee workplace safety.